Ever since Democrats and Republicans seized control of the televised presidential debates, third party candidates haven’t fared well. But in this ‘Year of the Outsider’ two candidates - the Green Party’s Jill Stein and Libertarian Gary Johnson - have a chance to break into the debates.

With the Democratic and Republican nominees selected, the presidential debates are just around the corner. Facilitating negotiations between the campaigns will be the official sounding but private Commission on Presidential Debates.

Election season is here and presidential debates are taking center stage as millions tune in to watch candidates vie for the nation’s top spot. With all eyes on the candidates, little attention is paid to the behind-the-scenes jockeying that determines crucial details.